Blog by Tag: DT

As part ot our Design Technology unit, the children in Year 4 have been evaluating different types of biscuit considering the taste, smell, texture and appearance.

In Design and Technology we have been learning that food tastes best in season.

What could be better than an Autumnal Apple Crumble?

This afternoon, Year 5 have been exploring the mechanics of a pop-up book, by creating their own version.

We researched and developed design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular younger children.

Great…

Each class has been promoting and developing our pupils' knowledge and understanding of new vocabulary.  In Literacy, pupils have explored tier 1, 2 and 3 words linked to their topic, Read, Write Inc. or Pathways to Write.  In other subject areas such as Geography and IT, pupils are investigating…

This term, Year 4 are exploring electrical circuits and conductors. Today we used our knowledge of circuits and conductors and insulators to discuss the purpose of switches and how they work.

The children were then given a variety of items such as paperclips, card, paper fasteners and safety…

Year 3 have been learning all about the power of compressed air and pneumatics.

Y6 designed their waistcoats - we decided to go for a Christmas theme.

We chose our preferred fabric and used templates to prepare our waistcoats.

Using safety pins we joined the different fabric together, creating seams.

Finally, using the running stitch, we sewed the waistcoats together…

Children in Year 4 have spent the day making lanterns ready for the Ellesmere Port Lantern Parade and Christmas Light Switch On. 

The children have reinforced their measurement and shape knowledge as well as learning about structures. 

Y4 have spent the day learning about Ancient Greek Legacies of language, theatre and architecture.

The children worked together to build a model version of the Parthenon and complete a drama about the Ancient Greek Gods of Olympus.